Editorial on gambling revenue in Kansas budget shifts
The piece critiques using 80 million dollars in gambling revenue to fund state projects while gambling legality awaits the Kansas Supreme Court ruling. It notes Republican hesitation to count on uncertain funds and cites potential investments like aviation research at Wichita State University as examples.
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Dennis McKinney
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Democrats face McCain test as Obama shifts race
Washington analysis by David Broder surveys the 2008 Democratic field with Hillary Clinton as the early favorite facing Barack Obama, while John McCain’s spring victories position him as the Republican standard. The piece weighs experience versus change and the impact of superdelegates on a race likely to run to the convention.
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Obama
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Wake-up call in favor of smaller caucuses over primaries
Bea Dewing of Lawrence writes a letter praising preference for more and smaller caucuses organized by precincts. She reports attending her first caucus on Tuesday, noting logistical problems but an overwhelmingly positive experience, and argues such local gatherings foster dialogue and revive democracy. She opposes televised punditry and urges officials to heed this wake-up call.
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Bea Dewing
Lawrence
Janice Olker
Kansas Legislature weighs coal plants in western Kansas
State representatives debate a bill to override the Department of Health and Environment permitting two large coal fired power plants in western Kansas. Wide opposition across Kansans emerges in polls as environmental concerns rise.
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Public Forum on Energy Emissions and Tax Proposals
Letters discuss greenhouse gas emissions and out-of-state power, urging wind and efficiency to cut pollution. Other writers critique rental registration and property taxes, call for higher taxes to curb costs, praise caucus citizen participation, and outline Journal-World letters policy and submission details.
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Arson charge in 1983 apartment fire and regent appointments noted
A 41 year old woman faced arson charges after an apartment fire causing more than sixty thousand dollars in damage at 1345 Vt. The Kansas Board of Regents expanded to a full board with Norman Brandeberry named by Gov. Carlin, joining Archie Dykes on the panel. Eudora voted 227 to 25 to fund a permanent library. Mysterious slides projected from a nearby dorm illuminated Oliver Hall walls at KU. State legislators toured KU as Lawrence Chamber guests to stress funding needs.
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John Carlin
Norman Brandeberry
Russell
Kansas State
Kansas University
Archie Dykes
Topeka
Carlin
Eudora
Oliver Hall
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
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